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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.68, 275.58 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.68, 275.58 and 112.36 is: 155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.68 : 275.58 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.68/275.58 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.68x = 275.58 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.68x = 30,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,964.17/199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.07

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